Hobart (Tas)
- Tuesday, 05 November 2002 00:00
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: TRUE
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced by |
Reason |
3 |
TURBULENT FORCE |
K Dodge |
S Tsaikos |
Rider Suspended |
5 |
AERIAL PURSUIT |
K Dodge |
S Snell |
Rider Suspended |
6 |
METEOR MAN (NZ) |
K Lewis |
K Moore |
Race Book Error |
RACE 1 – RAIN & HORNE SORELL MAIDEN PLATE – 1920 METRES – 9 RUNNERS
The start of this race was delayed slightly due to ALIOCHA’S CRAVING and LENNOX having to be re-saddled at the start.
LENNOX (M Hamilton (a)) became fractious in the gates after being loaded.
TENORIN (K Sanderson) stood flat footed, was slow away and lost 2 – 3 lengths at the start.
US ONLY (S Snell) raced wide on the first turn.
The saddle on SONAR DREAM (P Michaelides) slipped forward shortly after the start and as a result Jockey Michaelides was unable to fully assist his mount approaching the 1400 metre mark and dropped back in the field and thereafter pulled this colt up at approximately the 900 metre mark.
Rounding the home turn, shortly prior to straightening, MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE (C Kingston) shifted outwards slightly and carried POWER OF PETITE (B McCoull) wider on the track. As a result US ONLY (S Snell) was also carried wider by POWER OF PETITE.
US ONLY (S Snell) laid in in the straight.
Stewards questioned Jockey Kingston the rider of MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE regarding the tactics adopted on this filly today. He stated that at this filly’s previous start she was drawn wide over a 1310 metre distance and although she began well he elected, as a result of being drawn wide, to settle in a backward position. Thereafter she responded to hard riding from approximately the 900 metre mark to run a good second. Today his instructions were to ride the filly closer to the pace if possible and to find a comfortable position in running. He stated that as she jumped fairly well he was able to find a position in running closer to the pace however, after leaving the half mile mark runners commenced to go around the field and take up a position forward of this filly. Thereafter rounding the home turn she shifted out under his riding and continued to do so in the straight. Stewards noted his explanation.
RACE 2 –RAIN & HORNE KINGSTON MAIDEN PLATE – 1080 METRES – 12 RUNNERS
SHANTLE (D Keating (a)) jumped awkwardly and outwards at the start and contacted with LA VAIN (K Lewis). At the same time BEAR’S SCENE (D Pires (a)) jumped outwards and contacted with KENTUCKY BOURBON (S Maskiell). Thereafter as a result of both these incidents BEAR’S SCENE (D Pires (a)) became buffeted between runners and was squeezed out.
Also at the start EASY AS (S Snell) jumped outwards and contacted with QUEST FOR GOLD (C Burt)
Approaching the 900 metre mark CHARZARD (P Michaelides) shifted outwards slightly and brushed with BEAR’S SCENE (D Pires (a)) and carried this gelding outward slightly.
PIA BOOMBA (J Borrett) raced green in the straight.
KENTUCKY BOURBON (S Maskiell) shifted ground inwards in the straight.
A post race veterinary examination of CHARZARD (P Michaelides) revealed no obvious abnormalities.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event PIA BOOMBA (Trainer John Blacker).
RACE 3 – CASCADE PREMIUM CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1080 METRES – 10 RUNNERS
Approaching the 650 metre mark TURBULENT FORCE (S Tsaikos) through its head up and commenced to race ungenerously for a number of strides and was restrained by its rider and as a result shifted outwards slightly and dropped back in the field. As a result of this movement GILT WINGS (S Maskiell) who was following had to be checked.
GILT WINGS (S Maskiell) cast an off fore shoe in running.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event SHINING OCHRE (Trainer Peter Luttrell).
RACE 4 – MS CHALLENGE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 2120 METRES – 6 RUNNERS
BLACK LIGHT (R Bradley (a)) raced wide on the first turn.
A post race veterinary examination of TIME TO LEAD (B McCoull) revealed no obvious abnormalities.
RACE 5 – RAINE & HORNE HOBART CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1310 METRES – 10 RUNNERS
Jockey Lisa Balding the rider of JEKYLL was found guilty of careless riding AR 137(a). The particulars of the charge being that whilst riding JEKYLL at approximately the 650 metre mark she allowed her mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of BARKER (P Michaelides) and carried this gelding in onto SHIRVINGTON (S McFerran) racing to the inside which resulted in SHIRVINGTON having to be checked by its rider for a number of strides. Jockey Balding was suspended from riding in races for a period of two race meetings commencing midnight 5th November 2002 and to expire midnight 17th November 2002. Jockey Balding has the right of appeal. It was established that SHIRVINGTON made contact with the inside running rail as a result of this incident.
AERIAL PURSUIT (S Snell) laid in in the straight.
A post race veterinary examination of PONTOON (L Goodrick) revealed the gelding to have minor abrasions above its off hind hock.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event TRUE CLASSIC (Trainer Vincent Baron).
RACE 6 – R A WINZENBERG TROPHY WEIGHT FOR AGE – 1205 METRES – 9 RUNNERS
Notwithstanding the fact that the race book indicated that apprentices were entitled to claim they were in fact not entitled to claim in this event. An announcement to this effect was made prior to the event. In addition a press release in this regard was released on Friday 1st November 2002 advising of this change.
WOBBLEY (D Pires (a)) was slow away at the start.
The race book indicated Jockey Ken Lewis as being the rider for METEOR MAN (NZ) when in fact the rider was Jockey Ken Moore. Stewards established that it was an error in the race book and that Jockey Ken Moore was the rider declared for METEOR MAN (NZ). An announcement to this effect was made prior to the running of the event.
A post race veterinary examination of STORM YACHT (S Tsaikos) revealed this gelding to have an elevated respiratory rate.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event SEDATION (Trainer John Blacker).
RACE 7 – RAINE & HORNE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1310 METRES – 8 RUNNERS
SPOILT BRAT was a scratching prior to 8.00 AM on race day. It was reported to Stewards that this gelding bled after track work on Saturday 2nd November 2002. Stewards received a veterinary certificate in this regard which stated that the horse was examined endoscopically and it was found to have had blood in the lower trachea coming from the lungs. In view of the report and based on the balance of evidence available to Stewards this gelding was deemed to be a bleeder on the day and the provisions of AR 53A(4) apply. SPOILT BRAT may not be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two (2) months and it may not start in any race for a period of three (3) months effective 2nd November 2002, whereafter it is to satisfactorily trial over at least 1000 metres in the presence of a steward. Trainer Mr. Ken Dixon advised stewards that a stable return will be lodged in due course advising that this gelding will be retired from racing.
DAYDREAM STAR (R Bradley (a)) threw its head up on jumping and jumped a little awkwardly.
TORRIANN (S Tsaikos) was slow away at the start.
VIDEO FLYER (S Maskiell) was momentarily held up rounding the home turn and thereafter shortly after straightening was again held up for a clear run and had to switch to the inside of HONOR BELLE (NZ) (L Goodrick) to obtain clear running.
OTAKIMAN (S Quilty) laid in under pressure in the straight.
RACE 8 – RAINE & HORNE INTERNATIONAL CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1080 METRES – 9 RUNNERS
After being loaded in the barrier gates SKEET (L Balding) and HANROYD (D Keating (a)) broke through the front of their barrier gates, were pulled up by their riders and returned to behind the barrier gates where the veterinary surgeon inspected both horses and passed them fit to take their places in the field. An announcement to this effect was made prior to the running of the event.
CORINDHAP (C Burt) was slow away at the start and lost 2 – 3 lengths on the field and thereafter failed to muster early speed. When questioned about this geldings performance Jockey Burt stated that after jumping away slowly the horse never traveled well and she felt something was amiss. In her opinion today’s track condition may not have suited this gelding as the underfoot conditions were too firm. Stewards noted her explanation.
A post race veterinary examination of CORINDHAP revealed no obvious abnormalities.
GENERAL
Trainer Mr. Edward Alderton acted on behalf of Trainer Mr. Paul Jones in relation to his runners.
Trainer Mick Burles acted on behalf of Trainer B A Dalco in relation to his runner.
ADDENDUM
Sunday 3rd November 2002
Notwithstanding the fact that the race book details indicated that Apprentice David Pires was a 3kg claiming apprentice he is in fact a 2kg claimer.
Race 2 – Examiner Motor Expo November 16 Maiden Plate (2)
Stewards inquired in the reasons why No. 1 BALLY QUI was presented in the mounting yard without blinkers. After inquiring into the matter Stewards advised Trainer Chris Crook that on this occasion they would not take any direct action but advised her in the strongest terms that it is her responsibility to ensure that runners are presented with all their gear in the mounting yard.
